Well, for those of us who would rather not go through the trouble of buying Rubik’s Cubes in bulk and sitting through the frustration of planning a portrait of our favorite pet, a great alternative is creating mosaics.

It takes a little practice, but everything that you do can easily be undone, corrected and built upon. For tips and tricks about how to create superb decor for your home or garden, the North Light Shop has some great reads to help you along your way. Here are some favorites: